ARBORITE ARBORON / EPG INDUSTRIAL LAMINATE TECHNICAL DATA Manufacturer Arborite 385 Lafleur, Lasalle (Québec), H8R 3H7 Web site : www.arborite.com - Phone: 1-800-996-0366 Alternate manufacturing facility Fletcher, NC Product Description Arboron is composed of papers impregnated with melamine and phenolic thermosetting resins, consolidated under high pressure and temperature into dense, uniform sheets with good electrical and mechanical properties. The melamine surface of Arboron provides excellent chemical and abrasion resistance. Its very high strength-to-weight ratio (one half the weight of aluminum) and relative ease of fabrication (carbide tipped tools) make Arboron your first choice for new designs. EPG is a paper-based, solid phenolic laminate impregnated with phenolic thermosetting resins, consolidated under high pressure and temperature into dense, uniform sheets with good electrical and mechanical properties. EPG is an XPC grade industrial laminate that is ideal for cold punching and shearing Arboron and EPG comply with NEMA LI 1 thickness and flatness. Arboron and EPG are manufactured by Arborite, Division of Wilsonart Canada ULC, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. Arboron and EPG have been successfully used in a number of applications including: Electrical: Electrical control and test panels Switchgear mounting Bus bar insulation Phase barriers Electrical enclosures Mechanical: Drill jigs and fixtures Non-conductive work benches Needle trade templates Die stock Transportation industry panels Conveyer applications Stage flooring Arboron & EPG Industrial Laminate 1
ARBORON Physical Properties Test Method Value Density 86.4 lbs/ft 3 Specific Gravity 1.39 g/cm 3 Tensile Strength ASTM D 638 Flexural Strength ASTM D 790 Compressive Strength ASTM D 695 Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D 790 Izod Impact Strength ASTM D 256 Bond Strength ASTM D 732 2,000 psi MD-22,000 psi CD-14,000 psi MD-30,000 psi CD-24,000 psi Flatwise-45,000 psi Edgewise-26,000 psi MD-2,000 ksi CD-1,300 ksi MD-1,0 ft-lb/in CD-0,82 ft-lb/in Rockwell Hardness ASTM D 785 113 M Scale Shear Strength (Punch Tool) ASTM D 732 13,000 psi Wrap or Twist Tolerance NEMA LI1 Meets Specification Thickness tolerance NEMA LI1 Meets Specification Oil Compatibility ASTM D 3455 No effect on electrical insulating oil/transformer oil Coefficient of Friction ASTM C 1028 Dry-0.77 Wet-0.73 Smoke Density ASTM E 662 Meets NFPA 130 (National Fire Protection Association) Electrical Test Method Value Relative Thermal Index Mechanical & Electrical 95 o C Flame Classification UL 94 0.061 94HB 0.240 94VO Arc Resistance ASTM D 495 88 sec Dielectric Constant ASTM D 150 Dissipation Factor @ 1.0 khz ASTM D 150 Dielectric Strength ASTM D 149 Step/Step 347 volts/mil 129 volts/mil Dielectric Breakdown ASTM D 149 Resistivity ASTM D 257 Comparative Track Index (CTI) 600V High Ampere Arc Ignition (HAI) 200 + High Voltage Tracking Rate (HVTR) Hot Wire Ignition (HWI) 0 mm/min 107 sec 7.57 7.67 0.0827 0.1087 439 volts/mil 158 volts/mil Step/Step Parallel 60 kv 60 kv Step/Step 45 kv 65 kv Short Time Parallel 67 kv 62 kv Insulation Resistance Surface Resistance Volume Resistance 3.1 x 10 10 Ohms 8.0 x 10 9 Ohms 9.2 x 10 11 Ohms 1.3 x 10 11 Ohms 5.7 x 10 11 Ohms-Cm 1.4 x 10 11 Ohms-Cm Short Time 57 kv 80 kv Arboron & EPG Industrial Laminate 2
EPG Physical Properties Test Method Value Density 86.4 lbs/ft 3 Specific Gravity 1.39 g/cm 3 Tensile Strength ASTM D 638 Flexural Strength ASTM D 790 Compressive Strength ASTM D 695 Modulus of Elasticity ASTM D 790 Izod Impact Strength ASTM D 256 Bond Strength ASTM D 732 2,000 psi MD-30,000 psi CD-19,000 psi MD-30,300 psi CD-24,000 psi Flatwise-45,000 psi Edgewise-26,000 psi MD-2,000 ksi CD-1,300 ksi MD-1,0 ft-lb/in CD-0,82 ft-lb/in Rockwell Hardness ASTM D 785 113 M Scale Shear Strength (Punch Tool) ASTM D 732 14,000 psi Water Absorption ASTM D 570 3.58% Wrap or Twist Tolerance NEMA LI1 Meets Specification Thickness tolerance NEMA LI1 Meets Specification Oil Compatibility ASTM D 3455 No effect on electrical insulating oil/transformer oil Radiant Flux ASTM E 648 Class A / Class 1 Formaldehyde Emission ASTM E 1333 0.03 ppm Coefficient of Friction ASTM C 1028 Dry-0.64 Wet-0.63 Electrical Test Method Value Relative Thermal Index Mechanical & Electrical 130 o C Flame Classification UL 94 0.028 94HB 0.062 94HB Arc Resistance ASTM D 495 Dielectric Constant @ 1.0 khz ASTM D 150 Dissipation Factor ASTM D 150 Dielectric Strength ASTM D 149 Dielectric Breakdown ASTM D 149 41 sec 54 sec 8.1 9.3 0.151 0.223 Step/Step 230 volts/mil 70 volts/mil Step/Step 30 kv 36 kv 340 volts/mil 130 volts/mil 43 kv 65 kv Arboron & EPG Industrial Laminate 3
Arborite Arboron / EPG Standard Sheet Sizes Arborite Arboron / EPG laminates are available in the following standard sheet sizes. Imperial Measure (feet) Metric measure (mm) 4' x 8' 1220 mm x 2440 mm Warranty Arborite, division of Wilsonart Canada ULC, warrants that, under normal use and service, the material and workmanship of its products shall conform to the standards set forth on the applicable technical data sheets for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of sale to the first consumer purchaser. Dealers and distributors are provided with the technical data sheets which contain specific standards of performance for the products. In the event that an Arborite product does not perform as warranted, the first purchaser s sole remedy shall be limited to repair or replacement of all or any part of the product which is defective, at the manufacturer s sole discretion. This warranty applies only to product : 1. In its original installation; and 2. Purchased by the first consumer purchaser. This warranty is not transferable, and expires upon resale or transfer by the first consumer purchaser. This warranty shall not apply to defects or damage arising from any of the following : 1. Accidents, abuse or misuse; 2. Exposure to extreme temperature; 3. Improper fabrication or installation; or 4. Improper maintenance. NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM THE PURCHASE, USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NO FABRICATOR, INSTALLER, DEALER, AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OF ARBORITE, A DIVISION OF WILSONSART CANADA ULC, HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MODIFY THE OBLIGATIONS OR LIMITATION OF THIS WARRANTY. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state; therefore, some of the limitations stated above may not apply to you. It is to your benefit to save your documentation upon purchase of a product. Arboron & EPG Industrial Laminate 4
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